Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Parent Company [Member] Parent Company Represents information pertaining to Ares Management L.P and Consolidated Funds. Ares Management L P And Consolidated Funds [Member] Ares Management L.P and Consolidated Funds Represents information pertaining to Consolidated Funds, which is related to investment entities. Consolidated Funds [Member] Consolidated Funds Represents information pertaining to Ares Holdings, Ares Domestic, Ares Offshore, Ares Investments and Ares Real Estate are collectively referred to as the "Ares Operating Group.". Ares Operating Group [Member] AOG Assets [Abstract] Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Investments. Investments, at fair value Investments (includes fair value investments of $473,806 and $446,779 at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively) Represents the amount of performance fees receivable by the entity based on the investment results achieved. Performance Fees Receivable Performance fees receivable Due from Affiliates Due from affiliates Due from affiliates Accrued Investment Income Receivable Dividends and interest receivable Represents the amount receivable as of the balance sheet date for securities sold. Receivable for Securities Sold Receivable for securities sold Other Assets. Other assets Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets, net Goodwill Goodwill, Ending Balance Goodwill, Beginning Balance Goodwill Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities [Abstract] Liabilities Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities Employee-related Liabilities Accrued compensation Represents the amount payable as of the balance sheet date for securities purchased. Payable for Securities Purchased Payable for securities purchased Due to Affiliate Due to affiliates Due to affiliates Amount of payable, as of the balance sheet, related to the potential repayment of performance fees. Performance Fee Compensation Payable Performance fee compensation payable Long-term Debt Debt obligations Amount outstanding Represents the carrying amount of liabilities as of the balance sheet date relating to put option. Put Option Liability Equity compensation put option liability Equity Compensation put option liability Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred tax liability, net Represents the amount as of the balance sheet date of collateralized financings. Collateralized Loan Obligations Fair Value of Loan Obligations CLO loan obligations, at fair value Represents the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all fund borrowings, excluding collateralized financings. Fund Borrowings Outstanding Loan Fund borrowings Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent Ending balance Beginning balance Redeemable interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Non-controlling interest in Consolidated Funds Non-controlling interest in Consolidated Funds: Represents the amount of non controlling interest before equity appropriation. Minority Interest Gross Non-controlling interest in Consolidated Funds Retained Earnings, Appropriated Equity appropriated for Consolidated Funds Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest Non-controlling interest in Consolidated Funds Partners' Capital Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Non-controlling interest Partners' Capital, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Controlling interest in Ares Management, LP Limited Partners' Capital Account Partners' Capital (80,690,612 and 80,679,600 units, issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively) Partners' Capital (80,679,600 units issued and outstanding Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Partners' Capital. Total controlling interest in Ares Management, LP Partners' Capital, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Partners' Capital, ending balance Partners' Capital, beginning balance Partners' Capital, unadjusted Total equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities, redeemable interest, non-controlling interests and equity Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Investments, at fair value Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued Partners' Capital units issued (in units) Units issued (in units) Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding Partners' Capital units outstanding (in units) Units outstanding (in units) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Revenues [Abstract] Revenues Amount of fees earned from 1) providing investment advice and research to customers, and 2) fixed fee revenue for the management of an investment fund portfolio. Excludes distribution and servicing and performance fees. Asset Management and Investment Advisory Fees Management fees (includes ARCC Part 1 Fees) Management fees, Part 1 Performance Fees Performance fees Administrative Services Revenue Administrative fees and other income Other fees Investment Advisory, Management and Administrative Fees Revenues Total revenues Operating Expenses [Abstract] Expenses Labor and Related Expense Compensation and benefits Compensation and benefits Noninterest Expense Related to Performance Fees Performance fee compensation Selling, General and Administrative Expense General, administrative and other expenses Noninterest Expense Investment Advisory Fees Consolidated Funds' expenses Operating Expenses Expenses Total expenses Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other income (expense) Net interest and other investment income (expense) associated with nonoperating activities of the entity. Interest Income Expense And Investment Income Expense Net Net interest and other investment income (expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income (expense), net Gain (Loss) on Investments Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total investment income Total other income Other income (expense) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income before taxes Income (loss) before provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense Total income tax expense Income tax expense (benefit) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable interests Less: Net income attributable to redeemable interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) attributable to Ares Management, L.P. Net income attributable to Ares Management, L.P. Net income attributable to Ares Management L.P. Earnings Per Unit [Abstract] Net income (loss) attributable to Ares Management L.P. per common unit Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic, Net of Tax Basic (in dollars per unit) Earnings (loss) per common unit, basic (in dollars per unit) Net Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted Diluted (in dollars per unit) Earnings (loss) per common unit, diluted (in dollars per unit) Weighted Average Common Units Outstanding [Abstract] Weighted-average common units Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Basic Basic (in units) Basic weighted-average common units Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Diluted Diluted (in units) Diluted weighted-average common units Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Distributions declared and paid per common unit Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Affiliated Entity [Member] Affiliated entity Counterparty Name [Axis] Repurchase Agreement Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Represents information pertaining to Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC). Ares Capital Corporation [Member] ARCC Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Interest expense Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Other comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests Amount after tax of (increase) decrease in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest. Comprehensive Income Net of Tax Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income (loss) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Partner Capital Components [Axis] Partner Capital Components [Domain] Partner Capital Components [Domain] Represents information pertaining to partners' capital. Partners Capital [Member] Partners' Capital Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Cumulative effect of accounting change due to the adoption of ASU 2014-13 Cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings Reallocation of partnerss capital for change in ownership interests. Reallocation Of Partners Capital For Change In Ownership Interests Changes in ownership interests The effect on equity of deferred tax assets (liabilities) resulting from allocation of contributions during the period. Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) Resulting From Allocation Of Contributions Deferred tax assets (liabilities) arising from allocation of contributions and Partners' capital Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Contributions Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Distributions The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest and redeemable interest. Profit (Loss) Including Redeemable Interest Net income (loss) Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature including redeemable interest. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment Including Redeemable Interest Net of Tax Currency translation adjustment Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Equity compensation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Share-based Compensation Equity compensation expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Non-cash depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Contingent consideration Payments to Acquire Investments Investments purchased Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments Proceeds from sale of investments Allocable to Non Controlling Interests [Abstract] Allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated Funds: Noncash amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) of interest income and dividend income on nonoperating securities. Investment Income Interest And Dividend Non Cash Receipt of non-cash interest income and dividends from investments Investment Income, Amortization of Discount Amortization on debt and investments Represents the amount paid for acquisition or purchase of investments. Investments Purchased Investments purchased Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments Proceeds from sale or pay down of investments Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Cash flows due to changes in operating assets and liabilities: Represents the net amount of (increase) or decrease in performance fees receivable and payable. Increase (Decrease) in Performance Fees Receivable and Payable Net Net performance fees receivable Represents the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in receivables and obligations owed to the entity that is controlling, under the control of, or within the same control group as the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Increase (Decrease) in Due from and Due to Affiliates Net Due to/from affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation Accrued compensation and benefits Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Deferred taxes Allocable to Non Controlling Interests in Consolidated Fund [Abstract] Allocable to non-controlling interest in Consolidated Funds: Represents the net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents classified as operating activities. Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents for Operating Activities Change in cash and cash equivalents held at Consolidated Funds Represents the reduction in cash due to no longer including the former subsidiary's cash in the consolidated entity's cash classified as operating activities. Cash Relinquished with Deconsolidation for Operating Activities Cash relinquished with deconsolidation of Consolidated Funds Represents increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets and receivables. Increase (Decrease) in Other Assets and Receivables Change in other assets and receivables held at Consolidated Funds Represents the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other liabilities and payables. Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities and Payables Change in other liabilities and payables held at Consolidated Funds Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchase of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other financing activities Proceeds from Lines of Credit Proceeds from credit facility Repayments of Lines of Credit Repayments of credit facility Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Distributions Non Controlling Interests in Consolidated Fund [Abstract] Allocable to non-controlling interest in Consolidated Funds: Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Contributions from non-controlling interest holders in Consolidated Funds Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Distributions to non-controlling interests in Consolidated Funds Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Borrowings under loan obligation by Consolidated Funds Repayments of Debt Repayments under loan obligations by Consolidated Funds Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental information: Interest Paid, Net Cash paid during the period for interest Income Taxes Paid Cash paid during the period for income taxes Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Issuance of AOG Units to non-controlling interest holders in connection with acquisition ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS INVESTMENTS Investment Holdings, Schedule of Investments [Text Block] INVESTMENTS FAIR VALUE Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] FAIR VALUE DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] DEBT Redeemable Interests and Equity Compensation Put Option Liability [Abstract] REDEEMABLE INTERESTS. Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] REDEEMABLE INTERESTS COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] INCOME TAXES EARNINGS PER COMMON UNIT Earnings Per Share [Text Block] EARNINGS PER COMMON UNIT EQUITY COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] EQUITY COMPENSATION SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] SEGMENT REPORTING CONSOLIDATION Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] CONSOLIDATION SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Accounting